Polaris Inc. Files 8-K on Financials and Operations

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Polaris 8-K dropped: Financials, ops, exec changes, impairments all covered. Check it.

AI Summary

Polaris Inc. filed an 8-K on October 14, 2025, reporting on its results of operations and financial condition as of October 10, 2025. The filing also covers material impairments, changes in directors or officers, and compensatory arrangements. It includes financial statements and exhibits related to these matters.

Why It Matters

This filing provides crucial updates on Polaris Inc.'s financial health and operational status, which can impact investor decisions and market perception.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: low — This is a routine 8-K filing reporting on standard corporate events and financial information, not indicating any immediate or unusual risks.

Key Players & Entities

• Polaris Inc. (company) — Registrant
• 20251010 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
• 20251014 (date) — Date of report
• Delaware (jurisdiction) — State of incorporation
• Medina, Minnesota (location) — Principal Executive Offices

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Key Financial Figures

• $275 million — imated pre-tax charges of approximately $275 million to $325 million, or approximately $230
• $325 m — harges of approximately $275 million to $325 million, or approximately $230 million to
• $230 million — llion to $325 million, or approximately $230 million to $280 million net of an expected tax
• $280 million — llion, or approximately $230 million to $280 million net of an expected tax benefit of appro
• $45 million — n expected tax benefit of approximately $45 million. The majority of these charges are expe
• $100 million — ture cash expenditures of approximately $100 million. All of the estimates described in Item

Filing Documents

• pii-20251010.htm (8-K) — 32KB
• exhibit101transactionbonus.htm (EX-10.1) — 40KB
• exhibit991pressrelease.htm (EX-99.1) — 26KB
• image_0a.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 22KB
• 0001628280-25-044839.txt ( ) — 261KB
• pii-20251010.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 2KB
• pii-20251010_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 21KB
• pii-20251010_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 12KB
• pii-20251010_htm.xml (XML) — 3KB

02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On October 13, 2025, Polaris Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its decision to separate the Indian Motorcycle business (the "Indian Motorcycle Business") from its portfolio and into a standalone business (the "Transaction"). The press release included the Company's preview on its preliminary results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the Company's press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K. The information in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

06 Material Impairments

Item 2.06 Material Impairments. On October 10, 2025, certain wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell the Indian Motorcycle Business. Under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, the Indian Motorcycle Business will be classified as held for sale. Accordingly, the Company will be required to record the assets related to the Indian Motorcycle Business at fair value, less an amount of estimated transaction costs. Further, the Company recorded related impairment charges in the third quarter of 2025. The Company currently expects estimated pre-tax charges of approximately $275 million to $325 million, or approximately $230 million to $280 million net of an expected tax benefit of approximately $45 million. The majority of these charges are expected to be recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025. These charges include future cash expenditures of approximately $100 million. All of the estimates described in Item 2.06 of this Current Report on Form 8-K may change in the future. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Transaction Bonus and Separation Benefits Agreement with Michael D. Dougherty On October 10, 2025, Michael D. Dougherty, President of the Company's On Road and International business notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Company upon the closing of the Transaction and the Company entered into a Transaction Bonus and Separation Benefits Agreement (the "Transaction Bonus and Separation Benefits Agreement") with Mr. Dougherty. The Transaction Bonus and Separation Benefits Agreement provides that, upon the closing of the Transaction, Mr. Dougherty will be eligible to receive (i) a transaction bonus equal to four times his then-current base salary and (ii) his 2025 annual bonus based on the greater of target and actual performance, payable at the same time the Company pays 20

01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits Exhibit No. Exhibit 10.1 Transaction Bonus and Separation Benefits Agreement, dated October 10, 2025, by and between the Company and Michael D. Dougherty 99.1 Press Release dated October 13, 2025 of Polaris Inc. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL) SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Date: October 14, 2025 POLARIS INC. /s/ Robert P. Mack Robert P. Mack Chief Financial Officer